Maintenance Mechanic 3 - HVAC Technician

Grays Harbor College is now accepting applications for a Maintenance Mechanic 3 - HVAC Technician.  The position performs skilled work in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) trade, as well as journey level and semi-skilled work in a variety of other disciplines. Work will include technical & complex maintenance, repair & construction and modification work in HVAC & Refrigeration. Construction, maintenance, repair and modification of buildings, facilities, mechanical equipment and machinery will be performed at the journey or semi-skilled level. Incumbents work independently and utilize a general knowledge of several related skill fields such as plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, and machinist work.

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 9.33 hours of vacation leave per month to start, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 3 personal leave days a year.  Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.  
 
Classified positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Washington Public Employees Association, Local 365.  The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website.  

• Installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of air handlers, air flow dampers, V belts, sheaves, pulleys, and bearings; maintains and repairs commercial refrigeration equipment used in air conditioning, ventilation, and chilled water systems;
• Inspects, maintains and repairs plumbing, heating, water, cooling, refrigeration, sewer and fire suppression systems;
• Analyzes and maintains control systems that include electrical, electronic, and pneumatic sensors and actuators; lay out, fabricate, and install mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic temperature and humidity controls for heating and ventilation systems; repair relays, timers, meters, and switches with local or remote computer control; reads and interprets blueprints;
• Monitors and adjusts heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems;
• Operates and maintains fluid and electronic testing and measuring instruments, such as manometers, air flow and liquid flow meters, volt meters, ammeters and potentiometers; keeps records of work performed and supplies used; use such tools as drill presses, grinders, bandsaws, hand drills, testers, welding equipment, soldering guns, small hand tools and specialized apparatus; estimates and orders materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition; leads and instructs helpers;
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment such as electrical drive motors, kitchen, laboratory and air-conditioning equipment; changes oil, greases, changes or cleans filters, drive belts, sprockets, shafts, and bearings to ensure proper operation;
• Performs preventative maintenance such as oil change, lubrication, fix flats, repair lights, replace fan belts, etc., on shop equipment, vehicles and construction equipment;
• Monitor safety, fire protection and environmental control equipment to ensure the building systems and equipment are operation in a satisfactory condition; respond to service request and secure necessary assistance; take preventative and emergency action to control malfunctions;
• Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment; fabricates materials and equipment;
• Remodels and constructs facilities in accordance with project requirements; assists in the preparation of engineering data under the direction of an engineer;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical connections, switches, circuits, electrical equipment, thermostats, and valves;
• Performs other work as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
Current refrigeration handler’s certificate covering Class I and Class II refrigerants; completion of comprehensive HVAC course with coursework in: heat pump systems; geothermal systems; chilled water systems; commercial refrigeration systems; and HVAC controls. Equivalent education and experience will be considered in lieu of the specific qualifications listed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Washington State specialty electrician certification (06A or 06B), or equivalent work and educational experience.

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.    

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position. 
• Resume 
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.  Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.
 
Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations.  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
 
Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Darin Jones, Chief Executive of Human Resources, 360-538-4234.  Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520
 
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Salary : $59,616 - $69,072